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salmeterol (SEREVENT)
We list this drug as a Do Not Use drug because it has been associated with an increased death rate and safer alternatives are available.
isoetharine (BETA-2, BRONKOMETER, BRONKOSOL)
We list this drug as a Do Not Use drug because it is more likely to increase blood pressure and heart rate than other drugs for this condition.

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FDA Relegates ADVAIR and SEREVENT to Last Choice Status for Asthma Treatment [show all summaries]
(May 2006)
Asthma Drugs Salmeterol (SEREVENT), Salmeterol with Fluticasone (ADVAIR), and Formoterol (FORADIL) [show all summaries]
(March 2006)
Asthma Medicines That Can Cause Asthma Attacks: SEREVENT, ADVAIR and FORADIL [show all summaries]
(September 2005)
DO NOT USE! Strong New Safety Warning Added For The Asthma Inhaler Salmeterol (SEREVENT) [show all summaries]
(November 2003)
Important Safety Alert! DO NOT USE — Asthma Inhaler Salmeterol (SEREVENT) [show all summaries]
(March 2003)

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